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CHEUNG, Kit-Ching - (2 October, 1924 – 30 September, 2021) -
Kit-Ching Cheung was born in Guangdong, China on October 2, 1924. She grew up in Hong Kong and married Wing-Lin Hui from China in 1943. Shortly after, she gave birth to 1 daughter and 2 sons.
After her children grew up, they moved to North America. She and her husband decided to follow and immigrated to Toronto in September 1974 to live with her daughter and her family. She loved raising her two grand-daughters.
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SWABY, Lena May - Born on January 3, 1932 - Died on September 30, 2021
Lena May Swaby was granted her angel wings on September 30, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Lena touched many throughout her memorable life.
Life may have seemed difficult at times, but for Lena she understood her assignment during these challenging times. She single-handedly raised her daughter and five boys. Many were touched by her resilience and strength. But her wisdom and infectious laugh brought so much joy to her family and many others she would meet.
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BORDEN, James Macrae - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Macrae Borden, who passed away on September 30, 2021, at his home in Toronto. James was 34 years of age.
Born on December 28, 1986, James spent his life in Toronto, a city he loved and explored extensively. He attended The Dunblaine School as a child, Merle Levine Academy for high school, and later, George Brown College. He went on to work several jobs, most recently at Magnotta Wines.
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VENTURA, Joao Da Silva - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joao Da Silva Ventura on Thursday September 30, 2021 at the age of 82 years.
Born in Ginetes, São Miguel, Açores to loving parents Maria and Jose Ventura. Joao leaves behind his cherished wife Maria Ventura of 51 loving years.
Proud father of Carla (Emanuel) Oliveira, and adored grandfather of Fatima and Duarte.
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HORODYSKI, Helen (nee Reiners) - (1923 - 2021) - Helen passed away at her Retirement Home on September 29th, 2021.
She will be missed by Richard and Jeffrey, Helen’s Sons and her Daughter in Law Liz and Grandchildren Michael and Peter, as well as Ben (Bernhard) Helen’s Brother and Sisters in Germany.
Helen had a full Life. Helen was Born in Germany and decided to emigrate to England where she met her future Husband Walter. They decided to get Married and emigrate to Canada and start a new Life together.
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McGILL, Laura - We are very sad to announce the passing of our mother, Laura, on September 30, 2021 in her 92nd year.
Laura is reuniting with her loving husband of 54 years, Howard. She will be sadly missed by daughters Judy, Cindy (Peter), Penny (Ted) and grandchildren Dawn (Eric), Brian, Samantha, Erica, Diane and Stephen.
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TURRIN, Lucio Angelo - (November 17, 1943 - September 30, 2021) -
It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lucio on September 30, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Loving husband of 54 years to Lucia and father to Irene and her partner Kyla Penley, all of Etobicoke.
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BRASSEL, Harold - Harold Brassel, Thursday, September 30th, 2021.
Beloved brother of the late Sydney Brassel. Dear uncle of Cheryl Ruderman and the late Alan Brassel. Great-uncle to many nieces and nephews.
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RACCO, Victor - (May 10, 1936 - September 30, 2021) - It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Victor Racco.
Loving husband of Gaetana, devoted father of Lorella (David), Walter, and Robert (Dana). Beloved Nonno of Daniela (Blake), Alexandra (Alex), Adam (Sandra), Matthew, Andrew, Emilia, and Adam. Bisnonno of Maya, Jax, and Finn, Avery, and August.
He will be greatly missed by his brother Luigi and sister-in-law Adelina, his sisters and brothers in law, his many nieces and nephews, and friends in both Canada and Italy.
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WALL, David Craig - David Craig Wall passed away very suddenly on Wednesday, September 30, 2021. He was 76.
David leaves behind his wife Sharon Marie Kelly, who has remained a good and steadfast friend, his sister Michele, his niece Lauren, his nephew Noah (Anya), his uncle Bill and his aunt Barbara.
David was predeceased by his father Jack, and his mother Libby.
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BOYD, Gordon 'Gord' Ronald - Suddenly at home on Thursday September 30th, 2021 at the age of 58.
Devoted partner of Jill for over 20 years. Loving father of Kyle and beloved and cherished son of Bernadine and her late husband Ronald.
Loving brother of Marlene Pearce and her husband Brian and the late Linda Boyd.
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VASSILIOU, Anna - 1936 - 2021 She passed away in hospital on September 30, 2021.
She will be forever missed and never forgotten by her brother Paul, and nephew Louie.
Anna will be missed by everyone who loved her.
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KURAMOTO, Kimiye - Our dear mother Kimiye Kuramoto, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, on Thursday morning, September 30, 2021, with her caregiver at her side.
She was just short of her 103rd birthday of October 16th.
Beloved mother of Yeriko, Herb (Sheila), Judy and Ed; doting grandmother to Daryn (Lily), Lisa (Jeff).
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HEIDMAN, Verna Johanne - In Loving Memory Verna Heidman (nee Scotland), age 87 died peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice on Thursday, September 30, 2021.
Verna was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ whom she faithfully served.
Predeceased by her husband Howard, Verna was a devoted mother to the late Heather (Stephen Smith), Ted (Cynthia) Stephen (Mary).
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BOLTON, Elizabeth Ann (nee JENSEN) - Passed away peacefully, at Headwaters Health Care Centre, on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the age of 60.
Beloved wife of Jeff for 23 years. Loving and dear mother of Alexa.
Cherished sister of Karen (Glenn) Butt from Truro Heights, NS, and Helen (Cecil) Fitzpatrick from St. John's, NL.
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TOUGH, Robert Bruce - It is with sadness that the family of Bruce Tough announces his death on September 30, 2021.
He died peacefully at the Toronto Grace Health Centre.
He is survived by his son, Spencer Tough.
Bruce was predeceased by his wife, Victoria Askin in 2018 and son, Connor Tough (1995-2021).
Bruce was raised in Sudbury, Ontario by his father, Ron Tough, stepmother, Penny Earley, along with two sisters, Alicia (Steve O’Gorman) and Fionna Tough.
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TYRELL, Neville Alicius - June 29, 1927 – September 30, 2021 - With a decline in health over the last 5 years due to dementia, his battle ended at Markham Stoufville Hospital where he passed peacefully on the morning of September 30, 2021.
Neville, born and raised in Jamaica, was one of three children born to the late George Tyrell and Clarissa Ferguson and was the beloved husband of Joyce Tyrell for over 51 years.
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TESTER, Jesse "Arnold" - Arnold Tester passed away peacefully at home in Woodstock, Ontario September 30, 2021 at the age of 88.
He will be missed by Ruth Ann, his loving wife and best friend of over 32 years.
Arnold leaves behind his daughter Kathryn Birbeck and his son Philip Tester.
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SZKOLKA, Halina - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Halina on September 30, 2021 at the blessed age of 87.
Beloved wife of the late Peter; loving mother to Judy Madden (late Dennis), Lola Mikisz (late Doug) and Sandra West (Phil); doting grandmother to Tamara Madden and Michael Madden (Katie); adoring great-grandmother to Gabriel, Noah, Kailar and Bradley; dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many in Canada and Poland.
Predeceased by brother Alexander.
She was the Canadian mother to 110+ international students who all loved her and especially loved her borscht!
Halina was born in Poland and relocated to Germany during WWII.
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STEVENSON, John "Kay" - February 29, 1936 – September 30, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Kay, on September 30, 2021, at The Brant Centre in Burlington, Ontario.
Kay was the first-born son to John "Jack" Squair Stevenson and Beatrice Amelia "Daisy" (nee Bond) of Toronto, Ontario.
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HANNAH, Ann Catherine - Peacefully, on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Dorothy Ley Hospice, with her family by her side, at the age of 74.
Beloved wife of Michael for almost 50 years.
Devoted mother to Katherine (Jonathan Parks) and Karen (Loic Danis).
Cherished grandmother of Eloise Danis, Henry and Miles Parks.
Survived by sister Christine McMillin.
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OKI, Kay Kikuye (Fujiwara) - 1923 – 2020 Kay Oki passed away peacefully at home September 30, 2020.
Predeceased by husband, Jack, brothers and sisters, Fuzzy, Tamio, Sus, Ozzie, Fumi and Kiyo, survived by younger sister, Chik.
She leaves behind children, Michael, Diane and Martin, and grandchildren, Midori, Chelsea and Daisy and an extended family of in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Born in Vancouver, BC to Ai (Tsunetomi) and Tota Fujiwara, she survived the internment during WWII and moved east to Toronto where she met and married Jack.
They had many circles of friends, some they had grown up with, neighbours in Willowdale and Don Mills, and business associates from across Canada and Japan.
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MARTIN, Roy S. Martin - 83, passed away, surrounded by his loving family at home, on September 30, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.
He was born on November 22, 1937 in Odessa, Ontario, to Bill and Gladys "Battle" Martin.
Roy was passionate about sports as a participant and as an avid fan.
In his youth, hockey and football occupied his time and he had the nickname "Diesel" that emphasized his speed and athleticism.
Roy was a proud graduate of Queen's University in 1961, who continued his later education at the University of Toronto. During his early career, he was a valuable member of the Jaycees.
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HILL, Dorothy Evelyn (nee TENNY) - September 25, 1932 - September 30, 2021
Evelyn passed peacefully at Southlake Residential Care Village in Newmarket, Ontario on Thursday with family by her side.
Predeceased by her husband Bruce, survived by her son Stephen (and Collette) and daughter Sharon Sprung (and Dean), grandchildren Joshua, Sean, Nicole, Luke, Matthew and Jaiden.
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LONG, Lynne - Peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in her 73rd year.
Loving mother of Jen (Mike Tersigni), Greg (Dara Israeison) and Tim (Jenn).
Nana will be lovingly remembered by Isabella, Maria, Christian, Lucas and Noah.
Survived by her twin sister Helen Kremser.
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SCIALFA, Tonino "Tony" - 1942 - 2021 - It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing on September 30, 2021 of Tanino (Tony) Scialfa.
Loving husband of Concetta.
Devoted father of Felice (Anna), Enza (Vito), Maria (Joel).
Beloved Nonno of Isabella and Angelica.
Words cannot express how much he was loved and how dearly missed he will be, by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. A simple, hardworking man who loved to be surrounded by friends and family and always ready to offer a hand to anyone who needed it.
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